Presented is an original CCC tent blueprint for Ft Sam Houston. The Civilian Conservation Corps, established in 1933 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, employed millions of young men in conservation and infrastructure projects during the Great Depression. The Army, including officers like Capt. Halsey, managed CCC camps, providing logistical support, including tents, uniforms, and equipment.
Marine Corps operational map of Nicaragua, titled. MAP OF NICARAGUA: Showing Routes of March of COCO Patrol Consisting of Marine Detachments USS Galveston, Denver, and Tulsa from April 26, 1928 to March 25, 1929. Hand-traced: The lower left corner is signed J. Scale: 1:600,000. Medium: Purple mimeograph/blueprint-style tracing on thin drafting paper. Purpose: Depicts actual Marine patrol march routes during the U. Coco River region. Towns, camps, rivers, patrol routes (dotted and solid). East Coast towns Bluefields, Puerto Cabezas, Monkey Point, etc. Interior towns Ocotal, Jalapa, Quilalí, Santa Cruz, etc. Southern border to Costa Rica. Pacific Coast areas including Corinto & León. Maps like this were typically produced in extremely small numbers within Marine units. Original fold lines throughout (as issued). Some edge wear, small corner creases. Mild yellowing consistent with 95-year-old paper. Purple mimeograph lines still legible; no major tears seen. Overall Very Good for age. ? Why this is significant. Maps like this were hand-produced inside the Marine Corps, and most did not survive. USMC history collectors. Sandino Rebellion / Banana Wars historians. Military cartography collectors. Nicaragua regional historical researchers.
This is sho 5 type winter tunic from the former Japanese army. It’s from war time. The stand-up collar of the Showa 5th style has been modified to a folded collar. Made of wool and supplied by the government. Military stamps from the Army Clothing Factory Headquarters, made in 1934, size 4. There are some insect bites etc. On the wool, but the wool fabric and lining are in good condition. The length is approximately 66cm (not including the collar) and the shoulder width is approximately 43cm. Perfect for your collection or mannequin! How about military collectors? International Buyers – Please Note.
SVT Bolt and Heat Shroud. Product shown is what you will receive.
RE-RIBBONED DRAPE TESTED U. Specifically, it recognizes service between April 1, 1919, and June 15, 1920, encompassing operations against armed opposition or under circumstances deemed equivalent by the Department of the Navy. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Up for sale is a scarce, original 1926 military training booklet produced at Fort Sam Houston, Texas (imprint: Fort Sam Houston -1-9-26; -500). Dated January 9, 1926, this large-format pamphlet (4 pages of content plus title spread) features detailed organizational charts and functional breakdowns of infantry staffs across division, brigade, regiment, and battalion levels. Printed on heavy blue paper, it includes intricate flowcharts detailing staff roles e. Chief of Staff, G-1 through G-4 sections, Adjutant, Intelligence, Supply, Plans & Training Officers, personnel counts (commissioned, warrant, enlisted), general/detailed functions, assistants, and notes on operations, training, logistics, and more. This reflects the U. Army’s interwar reorganization of infantry doctrine post-WWI, making it a valuable piece for military history.
Road Crew Officer’s Hat. I’m Guessing This Hat Dates Probably To The 1920’s Or 1930’s. Lots Of Age And Patina. Hat Is Quite Brittle With Age. Super Rare Original Period Piece.
This is a pre-World War II Japanese personal photo album, compiled around circa 1935 (early Showa period). The album contains over 200 original photographs, carefully mounted by the original owner. It is not a commercial publication, but a privately assembled personal archive, making it a unique one-of-a-kind historical record. During the mid-1930s, Japan maintained a long-term presence in Manchuria, which became a major political and social focus following the early 1930s. Individuals stationed there often spent extended periods living, training, and working on site. This album documents not only official activities, but also daily life, surroundings, and personal moments, offering a continuous visual record of the era from a firsthand perspective. Photographs in this album include. Portraits of individuals in period uniforms. Daily life scenes and group photographs. Training and outdoor activities. Vehicles, horses, and equipment of the era. Aircraft and artillery-related scenes. Streets, buildings, and landscapes in Manchuria. Ceremonial and commemorative moments. Some images reflect the harsh realities of the time, making this more than a souvenir. It is a primary historical source documenting the atmosphere and lived experience of the period. Over 200 original photographic prints. Original cloth-covered album with gilt “Photographs” title. All photos appear to be period originals (not reproductions). Carefully organized by the original owner. Age-related wear to the album cover (stains, fading, fabric wear). Some photos show corner wear or minor lifting. No major missing sections; overall condition consistent with age. Please review all images carefully. Collector & Research Value. This album provides a rare, large-scale visual record of Japanese presence in Manchuria during the early Showa period. Suitable for collectors, researchers, museums, and institutional archives seeking authentic primary materials. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
This item is a. Pre-World War II Japanese lacquerware tray. Believed to have been produced as a. Commemorative piece for the victorious return (Kaisen Kinen). Kwantung Army, 12th Flying Regiment. Of the Imperial Japanese Army. At the top of the tray, the inscription reads. ? – “Commemoration of Victorious Return”. ? – “Kwantung Army, 12th Flying Regiment”. The center of the tray features a finely executed aircraft motif, depicting a single-engine military airplane, symbolizing Japan’s early military aviation era. The design is rendered in a traditional Japanese decorative technique consistent with prewar commemorative lacquerware. Was Japan’s most prominent military force stationed in Manchuria, and its aviation units played a critical role in reconnaissance and air operations during the prewar period. Was one such unit, and items like this tray were typically created to commemorate successful missions or safe return from deployment. This tray was likely presented to officers, unit members, or related personnel as a. Ceremonial and symbolic object. Rather than for daily use. Japanese Lacquerware Significance. Traditional Japanese lacquerware is made using. Applied by hand in multiple layers. Because each piece requires extensive time, skill, and drying periods. Mass production was not possible. Making prewar lacquerware inherently rare. Urushi lacquer is also known for its durability-rather than deteriorating, it. Hardens and deepens in character over time. Which can be seen in the surface texture and subdued gloss of this piece. In Japanese culture, trays and ceremonial vessels were deeply connected to. Rituals, celebrations, and formal occasions. Within the military, such items symbolized respect, remembrance, and honor, serving as tangible records of service and achievement. Shows age-related wear, surface scratches, and minor lacquer thinning. No major cracks or structural damage observed. 23.8 × 23.8 cm. (9.4 × 9.4 inches). This is a rare and evocative artifact combining. Imperial Japanese Army aviation history. Kwantung Army regimental provenance. Traditional prewar Japanese lacquer craftsmanship. An excellent piece for collectors of. Japanese militaria, aviation history, or prewar ceremonial objects. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
